The Street Church

As we begin a new series about discerning the voice of God, we look at the number one way Scripture says God speaks to us - through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.

God dwells with his people by his Spirit and causes fruit to grow as we keep in step with his Spirit. He also gives us gifts to use to build and strengthen the church. What are they? Why are they important? And how can we use them? Jenny Gill lands our Spirit series today by looking at the gifts of the Spirit.

So often our minds go to the obvious shows of miraculous power when we think of the Spirit - healing and tongues. But the Fruit of the Spirit is one of the most important outworkings of a life filled with the Spirit. What do we miss when we take the Fruit of the Spirit for granted?

It's one of those secondary issues in Christianity that can often divide people. Is a secondary baptism of the Holy Spirit required, or is a believer immediately filled with the Spirit upon conversion? Does it matter either way? Today, Simon Gill looks at the baptism of the Spirit and what is true for every believer, no matter where they land on this issue.

One of the deep longings of the human heart is to live with God. Augustine said, "Our heart is restless until it rests in you." God's desire is also to dwell with us - he did it in the garden, and he'll do it fully again on the New Earth. But what about now? How does God dwell with us now? By his Spirit.